Swift plays coy over Gyllenhaal rumours

The country singer sparked rumours of a new romance when she was spotted holding hands with Gyllenhaal during a stroll through Brooklyn, New York on Sunday (24Oct10).

Swift recorded an appearance on DeGeneres' U.S. TV show this week (beg25Oct10) and the presenter took the opportunity to ask the 20 year old about her relationship with the actor.

DeGeneres asked Swift if she is feeling optimistic about love, and she replied, "Well, why wouldn't anyone be?" and the host countered, "Especially if your boyfriend is Jake Gyllenhaal, because he is very handsome. Y'all are just hanging out though right?"

Swift refused to deny a romance with Gyllenhaal, simply asking, "You have a picture of us on the screen, don't you?"

The singer has previously been linked to stars including Joe Jonas and Taylor Lautner.